Figures of Thought
Synopsis
A film about three of our leading visual artists, Bhupen Khakar, Nalini Malani and Vivan Sundaram. It takes, as its point of departure, a glass mural on which all three were working, then zeros into each of them. It links them to their physical and mental worlds through cinematic devices like associative sounds, variable light and montage. Compositionally, the visuals aim to link with the styles of each artist, as well as the larger narrative traditions of India.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arun Khopkar
- Original Title
- Figures of Thought
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arun Khopkar
Department Leadership Roster
Arun Khopkar
Director
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What is Figures of Thought about?
A film about three of our leading visual artists, Bhupen Khakar, Nalini Malani and Vivan Sundaram. It takes, as its point of departure, a glass mural on which all three were working, then zeros into each of them. It links them to their physical and mental worlds through cinematic devices like associative sounds, variable light and montage. Compositionally, the visuals aim to link with the styles of each artist, as well as the larger narrative traditions of India.
Who directed Figures of Thought?
Figures of Thought was directed by Arun Khopkar.
Who stars in Figures of Thought?
The principal cast of Figures of Thought includes Not specified.
When was Figures of Thought released and how long is it?
Figures of Thought was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 33m.